English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Result for Undertake
Undertake
(v. t.)
To take upon one's self; to engage in; to enter upon;
to take in hand; to begin to perform; to set about; to attempt.
Undertake
(v. t.)
Specifically, to take upon one's self solemnly or
expressly; to lay one's self under obligation, or to enter into
stipulations, to perform or to execute; to covenant; to contract.
Undertake
(v. t.)
Hence, to guarantee; to promise; to affirm.
Undertake
(v. t.)
To assume, as a character.
Undertake
(v. t.)
To engage with; to attack.
Undertake
(v. t.)
To have knowledge of; to hear.
Undertake
(v. t.)
To take or have the charge of.
Undertake
(v. i.)
To take upon one's self, or assume, any business,
duty, or province.
Undertake
(v. i.)
To venture; to hazard.
Undertake
(v. i.)
To give a promise or guarantee; to be surety.